AU women's hoops win 73-62

Anderson University women's basketball beat Newberry 73-62 in a semifinal game of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament at Furman University in Greenville. The final is on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The team was given trophies and conference honors after the semifinal game. Jim Brunelli is SAC coach of the year. Alissa Diaz is player of the year.

Anderson University women's basketball team accepts a trophy for winning the 2012-13 regular season championship, after their 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz shoots over Newberry's Ellie Gleeson during the second half during a South Atlantic Conference basketball semifinal game in Greenville. Diaz scored 15 points to help the Trojans win 73-62. The Trojans play Tusculum in the championship game, Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Anderson University's Sierra Simpson and Tilde Ahlin defend Newberry's Kendra Brown during the second half at the South Atlantic Conference tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simpson shoots during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Breonda Shannon shoots around Newberry's Kendra Brown during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University head coach Jim Brunelli calls a play during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University coach Jim Brunelli talks to referees during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods reaches in for a ball held by Newberry's Zara Pearson during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz has the ball slapped out of her hands by Newberry's Samantha Creed during the first half in Greenville.

Sierra Simpson dribbles the ball, during the first half against Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simpson is fouled by Newberry's Zara Pearson during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Breonda Shannon shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz shoots during the second half in Greenville.

Newberry's Kendra Brown dribbles around Anderson University's Tilde Ahlin and Sierra Simpson during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Breonda Shannon shoots during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simson is fouled during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz shoots a free throw during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simson shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simson shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Tilde Ahlin shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simson reaches for a ball during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods reaches in for a ball held by Newberry's Zara Pearson during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods reaches in for a ball held by Newberry's Zara Pearson during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods reaches in for a ball held by Newberry's Zara Pearson during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods reaches in for a ball held by Newberry's Zara Pearson during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods reaches in for a ball held by Newberry's Zara Pearson during the second half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Breonda Shannon prepares to inbound a ball during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Tilde Ahlin plays defense, against Newberry's Samantha Creed, during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simson shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Lesley Woods plays defense, against Newberry's Haylee Lepaio, during the first half in Greenville.

Newberry's Devance Taylor rebounds near Anderson University's Tilde Ahlin in the first half.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz misses a last second shot from three-fourth of the court before the buzzer to end the first half.

Anderson University's Sierra Simson shoots during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Sierra Simson reaches for a ball during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University fans cheer after a score during a semifinal game with Newberry in Greenville.

Anderson University cheerleaders perform during a timeout in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz celebrates with teammates after the team beat Newberry 73-62 at the SAC Tournament in Greenville. Diaz, who scored 18 points in the tournament's semifinal game, was the league MVP for the regular season with the Trojans. The Trojans play Tusculum in the championship game, Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz is hugged by coach Jim Brunelli after winning their semifinal game with Newberry 73-62 in Greenville.

Sierra Simpson, Alissa Diaz, Lesley Woods, and Tilde Ahlin celebrate a 73-62 win, in the South Atlantic Conference semifinal game with Newberry, at Furman University in Greenville. The Trojans play Tusculum in the championship game, Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

Alissa Diaz is honored as SAC player of the year by commissioner Patrick Britz, after a 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Tilde Ahlin, Alissa Diaz, Amanda Parris, and Breonda Shannon are honored as seniors after their 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University women celebrate a 73-62 win over Newberry in the semifinals of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University's Madison Floyd is greeted by teammates at the bench during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Tilde Ahlin plays defense, against Newberry's Ellie Gleeson, during the first half in Greenville.

Nancy Simpson, Anderson University athletic director, carries a large check for $9,000, she presented to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, during a break in the game with Newberry in Greenville.

Elaine Kebbe claps after Nancy Simpson, Anderson University athletic director, presented a large check for $9,000 to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund, during a break in the game with Newberry in Greenville.

Elaine Kebbe, middle, accepts a check from Jennifer Bell and Nancy Simpson, Anderson University athletic director, during a break in the game with Newberry in Greenville. The check for $9,000 goes to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Kevin Selman and George Ducworth watch a presentation during a break from the Anderson University vs. Newberry game in Greenville.

Kevin Selman and George Ducworth watch a presentation during a break from the Anderson University vs. Newberry game in Greenville.

Anderson University's Alissa Diaz and Tilde Ahlin play defense, against Newberry's Samantha Creed, during the first half in Greenville.

Anderson University's Tilde Ahlin plays defense, against Newberry's Samantha Creed, during the first half in Greenville.

Alissa Diaz is honored as SAC Player of the Year, after a 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University's Tilde Ahlin is introduced before the game with Newberry.

Anderson University's coach Jim Brunelli smiles with Breonda Shannon after being awarded the regular season South Atlantic Conference title trophy.

Dan Long, member of the Anderson University Trojan Club, gives a thumbs up to the women's team, after defeating Newberry 73-62, at the South Atlantic Conference Tournament in Greenville. President Evans Whitaker stands to his left.

Alissa Diaz is honored as a SAC first- team selection by commissioner Patrick Britz, after a 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Alissa Diaz is honored as a SAC first- team selection by commissioner Patrick Britz, after a 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Tilde Ahlin, Alissa Diaz, Amanda Parris, and Breonda Shannon are honored as seniors after their 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Breonda Shannon is honored as a All-SAC second team selection, after a 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Alissa Diaz is honored as a SAC first- team selection, after a 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Jim Brunelli is honored as SAC coach of the year by commissioner Patrick Britz, after a 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University men and women basketball teams played in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University women's basketball team accepts a trophy for winning the 2012-13 regular season championship, after their 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.

Anderson University women's basketball team accepts a trophy for winning the 2012-13 regular season championship, after their 73-62 win over Newberry, at the SAC Tournament in Greenville.